Sammy Watkins and Mike Evans are universally considered the top two wide receivers in the 2014 draft, but it's looking more and more likely neither player will be on the board when the Detroit Lions are on the clock at No. 10.

Last year, the Lions had the option of taking the top-rated cornerback in the draft, but passed on Dee Milliner. It's worked out so far, even though corner is a big need. This year, they could again have the option of taking a cornerback rated as the best one available ... but, again, they could pass. If their board looks at all like mine, I think both corner and safety (both needs) could be a slight reach here and (A) they really do need another receiver, and (B) Beckham could develop into a star here, even with Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate around. He's explosive with the ball in his hands, but you don't have to simply force easy catches, because he's a very good route-runner and will create space.

The 5-foot-11, 198-pounder can line up outside or in the slot and is dangerous after the catch. He also brings return skills to the table, averaging 25.1 yards on kickoffs and 9.3 yards on punts during his time at LSU.

McShay's logic echos Kiper's, suggesting the top defensive backs would be a reach at 10, while mentioning Detroit's tendency to skip over those positions in previous years.

Cornerback and safety are the biggest needs for the Lions, but I have Ebron rated higher than any of the defensive backs, and the majority of teams I've talked to have said the same. Joseph Fauria looked good at tight end last season, but Ebron is a major upgrade, and, in reality, he'd just become another receiver in their offense in most formations. Also worth noting: Detroit has selected zero defensive backs in the first round in the past 15 drafts. More importantly, the Lions have used a lot of high picks on defenders recently (three of past four first-round picks have been D-linemen), so they can afford to go with an offensive playmaker here and address the secondary on Day 2.

The 6-foot-4, 250-pound Ebron earned second-team All-American honors at North Carolina last season, hauling in 62 passes for 973 yards and three scores.